Will you miss not seeing the Class 1A Division II state high school basketball championships being hosted at Gross Memorial Coliseum on the campus of Fort Hays State University this year? (FHSU and KSHSAA has decided to relocate this year's tournament to Dodge City since the FHSU women have the possibility of hosting an NCAA Division II regional tourney.)

Visit us at www.haysrec.org, where you will find entry forms, weather cancellations, schedules and much more.

The HRC office hours are from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, except for Wednesdays, when the office is open until 6 p.m. The HRC phone number is (785) 623-2650.

Wednesday deadline

Pottery and books

Pottery and reading, what a great combination. This program will start off with a book, followed by painting a piece of pottery that relates to the story. Kids will have a great time using their imagination to create a storybook character or related idea. Entry fee: $13. Date: Sept. 10. Time: 1 to 2 p.m. Ages: 3 and older with an adult. Location: Pottery Works, 126 W. Ninth. Limitations: minimum five, maximum 10. Instructor: Pam Fellers.

Special Pops: Build a sundae

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream. Are you up for a good old-fashioned ice cream social? Bring your bowl, and we will supply the ice cream to build a sundae. Entry fee: $2. Date: Sept. 12. Time: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Ages: All ages. Location: HRC. Limitations: minimum five, maximum 15.

The Fall Winter Hays Rec Times will be in Ellis County mailboxes Friday. Online registration begins at 12:01 a.m. Friday. In-office registration begins at 8 a.m. Sept. 9. The website will be updated the first week of September.